The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 21,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1470
1755
2005
1621
1759
1946
1755 mm
Width
1759 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.89 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
